Scotland Women Archives - Scottish Rugby

11 Apr 2024 - Scotland Women

Rollie and Skeldon return to starting line-up to face Red Roses

Hooker Skeldon, who came off the field during Scotland’s historic win over Wales in Cardiff with a knee injury, is named in the pack, joining props Leah Bartlett and Christine Belisle, who have started the last 10 of Scotland’s Test matches together. The back-five of the scrum remain unchanged from Scotland’s close encounter against France […]

8 Apr 2024 - Scotland Women

Scotland Women sell out Hive Stadium ahead of England clash

This historic milestone now beats the previous record of 5,601 spectators which was marked just two weeks ago in Scotland’s hearty performance against France in round two of the competition. On the news, Scotland captain, Rachel Malcolm, said: “We are so proud to have sold out Hive Stadium for our final home game of the […]

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6 Apr 2024 - Scotland Women

U18 Women’s Six Nations 2024 | Day 3 Review

Scotland spent the vast majority of the first half defending their try line, but they defended it mightily with both Hollie Howland and captain Imogen Spence showing their incredible strength to hold up two tries in the first 15 minutes of the match. Ireland’s pursuit of the whitewash was relentless, but so was the Scottish […]

1 Apr 2024 - Clubs & Schools

Scottish Rugby confirms Women’s U16 side ahead of festival

The selected U16 players were identified through the Girls Regional Game Series, which ran at the start of the year. Gordon Lyon has been appointed to lead as Head Coach for a second year. Lyon’s coaching team is bolstered by former Scotland international Megan Gaffney and Stephen Gillies of Hillhead Jordanhill. Nikki Simpson (Glasgow Warriors/Garioch […]

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29 Mar 2024 - Scotland Women

Women’s U18 Six Nations Festival 2024 | Day 1 Round-up

The 2024 Festival takes place at Stadiwm CSM in Colwyn Bay, Wales, starting on Friday 29 March and running until Saturday 6 April. Scotland will play 35-minute matches against Wales, France, England and Italy before finishing with a 70-minute match against Ireland on Saturday 6 April. After naming his squad earlier this month, head coach […]

28 Mar 2024 - Scotland Women

McMillan to reach appearance milestone against France

After coming on for Sarah Bonar in the win against Wales, McMillan will start in the second row alongside Emma Wassell. Having impressed on debut last weekend, Alex Stewart and Evie Gallagher join captain Rachel Malcolm in an unchanged back row. Elis Martin makes her first start for Scotland, coming into the front row at […]

21 Mar 2024 - Scotland Women

Scotland team named for 2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations opener in Cardiff

Loughborough Lightning’s Rachel Malcolm and Helen Nelson have been named as captain and vice-captain respectively, and both earn a starting position in the matchday 23. Joining Malcolm in the back-row is Alex Stewart, who earns a first Scotland cap at openside flanker after impressing during her time in the Celtic Challenge. They are anchored by […]

Scottish Gas – Rugby Trailblazer Statues, Edinburgh , 20th March 2024

21 Mar 2024 - Scotland Women

Trailblazer statues unveiled ahead of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations

Scottish Gas, Official Partner of Scotland Women, has unveiled a series of sustainable statues in Edinburgh to celebrate the trailblazers of women’s rugby in Scotland ahead of the 2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations. The statues, made from 100% recycled plastics, tell the stories of Scottish rugby legend Donna Kennedy, as well as current stars Lisa […]

8 Mar 2024 - Scotland Women

Record crowd confirmed for Scotland Women v England

This momentous occasion follows on the heels of last year’s emphatic 36-10 victory over Ireland, where a milestone crowd of 4,862 spectators filled the stadium during the 2023 Six Nations. Captain Rachel Malcolm expressed her gratitude to the loyal fans, saying: “Our fans have been an unwavering source of support and encouragement over the years, […]

5 Mar 2024 - Scotland Teams

Scotland U18 Women squad named for upcoming Six Nations Festival

The 2024 Festival takes place at Stadiwm CSM in Colwyn Bay, Wales, starting on Friday 29 March and running until Saturday 6 April. Scotland will play 35-minute matches against France, Wales, England and Italy before finishing with a 70-minute match against Ireland. The selection comes after the Girls’ Regional Game Series which ran in January […]